Fostering online social capital through peer-support

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作者：
Fetter, Sibren [1 ]
Van Der Vegt, Wim [1 ]
Sloep, Peter [1 ]
机构：
[1] Open Universiteit, Welten Institute, Valkenburgerweg 177, Heerlen,6419 AT, Netherlands
来源：
International Journal of Web Based Communities | 2015年 / 11卷 / 3-4期
关键词：
E-learning - Learning systems - Social networking (online);
D O I：
10.1504/IJWBC.2015.072129
中图分类号：
TP [自动化技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号：
0812 ;
摘要：
Fostering social capital in online learning networks is essential for networked learning. Peer-support through so-called ad hoc transient groups (AHTGs) can help to socialise the network. A user-centric qualitative experiment was carried out to gauge the effect of AHTGs on social capital. Participants, who had access to AHTGs and a forum, were asked to fill in questionnaires and to participate in email interviews. The results confirm the hypothesis that participants believe the use of AHTGs will positively affect all aspects of social capital, except strengthening existing relationships. The participants viewed the AHTGs and the forum that was provided as sufficiently distinct from each other that these interaction environments could coexist and be mutually beneficial. Copyright © 2015 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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